SCHOOL STUDENTS

Certificate II in Engineering Pathways

National Code: MEM20422
TAFE SA Code: TP01409

Course Type: School Students

Description

TAFE SA's courses for school students are designed for students in Year 11 to Year 12. They provide the opportunity to learn specific industry skills and gain credit towards a nationally recognised qualification, all while students undertake their South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

This qualification delivers broad-based underpinning skills and knowledge in a range of engineering and manufacturing tasks which will enhance the graduates' entry-level employment prospects for apprenticeships, traineeships or general employment in an engineering-related workplace.

Duration

SACE Credits

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35 week

Part Time

Up to 50-60 Stage 1 Credits

Mechanical Production and Plant Engineers

Mechanical Production and Plant Engineers

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Campus / Location

Study Mode

Study Load

Commences

Scheduled

Application

Berri

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Part Time

Semester 1 CommencementSemester 1

Day Only

Barossa Valley

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Part Time

Semester 1 CommencementSemester 1

Day Only

Findon Technical College

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Part Time

Semester 1 CommencementSemester 1

Day Only

Northern Adelaide Senior College

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Part Time

Semester 1 CommencementSemester 1

Day Only

Western Technical College

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Part Time

Semester 1 CommencementSemester 1

Day Only

Elizabeth

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Part Time

Semester 1 CommencementSemester 1

Day Only

Murray Bridge

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Part Time

Semester 1 CommencementSemester 1

Day Only

Murray Bridge High School (Trade Training Centre)

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Part Time

Semester 1 CommencementSemester 1

Day Only

Unity College

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Part Time

Semester 1 CommencementSemester 1

Day Only

Mount Gambier

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Part Time

Semester 1 CommencementSemester 1

Day Only

Port Pirie

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Part Time

Semester 1 CommencementSemester 1

Day Only

Balaklava High School

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Part Time

Semester 1 CommencementSemester 1

Day Only

Kadina Campus

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Part Time

Semester 1 CommencementSemester 1

Day Only

Whyalla Secondary College

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Part Time

Semester 1 CommencementSemester 1

Day Only

Port Augusta

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Part Time

Semester 1 CommencementSemester 1

Day Only

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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes

Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes

Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

You must be a school student undertaking SACE or equivalent, and meet the Flexible Industry Program eligibility criteria.

Course Delivery

Delivered one day per week over 35 weeks,
Block delivery available at some sites,
Dates, times, course units and training plans may vary for each delivery location,
Intakes commence in Semester 1 each year,
Training is a combination of classroom, online and simulated work environments,
Additional homework is required to manage the online components to complete the qualification (approx 80 hours),
At times, some courses may be combined with adults and/or apprentice classes,
Applications to study at a Technical College may require an alternative application process.
Please contact the relevant Technical College for full details.

Additional Information

Students must have the following Personal Protective Equipment (that students must organise themselves approx. $150-$200) including: long sleeve hi-vis shirt; long pants; steel capped boots; clear safety glasses; riggers gloves (approx. $5-$10); welding gloves (approx. $8-$25). TAFE SA requires that all students wear a PAPR helmet (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) - All TAFE SA welding campuses have PAPR helmets for school students. For school sites where TAFE SA delivers this qualification, the schools are required to supply the helmets for student to use. School students do not need to supply their own PAPR helmet (unless they wish to). When training is conducted at locations other than a TAFE SA campus, additional costs may apply.

Fees

Total Fees for the 35 week course

Subsidised co-payment

$247 - $275

Subsidised training will require applicants to meet eligibility criteria.

Fees may vary for each delivery location, depending on the subjects being offered, and are subject to change.

Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

Employment Outcomes

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Certificate II in Engineering Pathways (MEM20422)
This qualification delivers broad-based underpinning skills and knowledge in a range of engineering and manufacturing tasks which will enhance the graduates’ entry-level employment prospects for apprenticeships, traineeships or general employment in an engineering-related workplace. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 4 core units and 8 elective units.

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

90%*
of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.

87%*
of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.

* 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

Course Units

Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

Core

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Develop a career plan for the engineering and manufacturing industry	20	MACSN	MEMPE005
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	30	LAAGL	MSMENV272
Undertake a basic engineering project	80	MACSP	MEMPE006
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering	40	MACGC	MEM13015

Elective

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Adapt to work in industry	30	MACSY	MSAPCI101A
Interact with computing technology	20	MACGF	MEM16008
Organise and communicate information	20	MACGE	MEM16006
Pull apart and re-assemble engineering mechanisms	30	MACSX	MEMPE007
Undertake manual handling	20	MACFZ	MEM11011
Use electric welding machines	40	MACSS	MEMPE002
Use engineering workshop machines	60	MACSR	MEMPE001
Use fabrication equipment	40	MACSW	MEMPE004
Use hand tools	20	MACGH	MEM18001
Use power tools/hand held operations	20	MACGK	MEM18002
Work in a team	30	MABKM	MSMSUP106

Manufacturing and Welding

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